Dakota Wesleyan University, SD News Watch to sponsor State Spelling Bee

South Dakota News Watch and Dakota Wesleyan University are again sponsoring the state spelling bee that will send a winner to the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington.DWU will host the state competition Saturday, Feb. 7, at its campus in Mitchell.

Cookies and crochet

Barb Gross and granddaughter Sophia Gross (right) make some purchases from young entrepreneurs Lily Handeland and Brinly Mowrer at the Timber Lake Craft Fair on Saturday, November 8. The girls specialized in crocheted items and home baked treats.

Sheriff’s Report

The Dewey County sheriff’s department reported these activities during the month of October, 2025: Ambulanc: 4 Animal: 4 Assault: 1 Assist other agency: 4 Civil standby/keep the peace: 2 Community oriented policing: 9 Disturbance: 2 Domestic (non-violent): 3 Domestic (violent): 2 DUI: 5 Duplicate...

Children’s Theater

The Dakota Players, an outreach program of the Black Hills Playhouse, visited Timber Lake Middle School last week to assist students in presenting “You Look Marvelous!”

Timber Lake School menu

Monday, November 17: Breakfast: Pancakes, juice, fruit, and milk. Lunch: Chicken fajitas, broccoli, pineapple, and milk.Tuesday, November 18: Breakfast: Breakfast sandwich, juice, fruit, and milk.

Safety first when dealing with natural gas this winter

With winter right around the corner, the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission is highlighting the importance of following natural gas safety recommendations, including keeping natural gas meters and vents clear of snow and ice, all season long.

All State Chorus

The All-State Chorus and Orchestra concert was held in Sioux Falls on November 1. It was conducted by Dr. Jeffery Redding. Timber Lake High School singers participating were (L-R) Maddie Gray, Maria Scherer, Jesse Ridl, and Anna Kraft.

Free college application period ends Nov. 30

South Dakota’s annual Free College Application Period, a key initiative to increase awareness of higher education opportunities across the state, continues through Nov. 30 allowing high school seniors to apply to any of the state’s public universities and technical colleges free of charge.The idea...

Fall Festival

Audrey Jackson, Janet Gill, and Fran Milliken filled plates at the Prairie Parish Fall Festival held November 9 at the Timber Lake Community Center. A large crowd enjoyed the ham and turkey dinner and bid on silent and live auction items.

LOOKING BACK

News from past issues of the Timber Lake and Isabel newspapersIsabel Dakotan November 8, 1935See the new table model radio which operates on a 6 volt A battery at a cost of only $.50 a year.